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By: Diana Last updated on November 8, 2020

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This is the only pancake recipe that you will ever need! Easy, quick, foolproof, and perfect every time. Try this recipe, and you will never buy pancake mix ever again!

A stack of pancakes on a white plate with fresh fruit


Best Homemade Pancake Recipe

Everyone needs a good basic pancake recipe because pancakes are so easy to make, and what’s breakfast without fluffy pancakes?

Pancake mixes are great, and I buy them from time to time. But honestly, pancakes are SO easy to make from scratch and in this recipe, I will show you how to make the BEST pancakes ever!

The Ingredients

To make homemade pancakes, you will need:

  • Flour – all-purpose flour works best here.
  • Baking powder – the secret behind super fluffy pancakes!
  • Granulated sugar – my recipe uses just 2 tablespoons of sugar, so they’re not too sweet or anything. Sweeten your pancakes with toppings and syrup rather than sugar!
  • Milk and egg – use whole milk that is slightly warm but not hot.
  • Butter – unsalted melted butter. Melt butter in the microwave in 20 seconds, 10-second intervals.
  • Salt, and pure vanilla extract.

How to Make Pancakes

  1. In a bowl, combine all of the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, sugar, salt).
  2. In another bowl whisk the egg with milk and melted butter. Add vanilla extract.
  3. Pour the milk mixture into the dry ingredients and whisk lightly until just combined and remove big lumps (DO NOT overmix the batter, if you do then you’ll get flat and tough pancakes).
  4. Lightly brush a skillet with a piece of butter (or use 1 tablespoon of oil instead). Then using a ¼ measuring cup spoon the batter and spread it into a circle.
  5. Cook on the first side until bubbles appear and the edges start to look a bit dry, the bottom of the pancakes should be golden-brown (around 3 minutes). Flip and cook for another 3 minutes or until the second sides are golden brown.
  6. Drizzle with maple or pancake syrup, add your toppings and serve.

Storing and Freezing

If you have leftovers, store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Pancakes also freeze very well, to freeze lay them between pieces of parchment paper, and freeze in a ziploc bag for up to 3 months. To reheat, just pop them in the microwave until they’re warmed up.

Topping Ideas

  • Fresh fruit such as berries, sliced banana, sliced peach.
  • Maple syrup or pancake syrup.
  • Chocolate or caramel syrup.
  • Homemade strawberry sauce.
  • Butter.
  • Whipped cream.
  • Peanut butter or almond butter.
  • Homemade nutella.
A close up of a stack of pancakes with fresh fruit

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Recipe
4.94 from 49 votes
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Best Fluffy Pancakes

Prep Time: 5 minutes mins
Cook Time: 10 minutes mins
Total Time: 15 minutes mins
Author: Diana
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This is the only pancake recipe that you will ever need! Easy, quick, foolproof, and perfect every time! Try this recipe, and you will never buy pancake mix ever again!
10 pancakes
This is the only pancake recipe that you will ever need! Easy, quick, foolproof, and perfect every time! Try this recipe, and you will never buy pancake mix ever again!

Ingredients 

  • 1 ¼ cups (150 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 ¼ cups (300 ml) whole milk warm
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions 

  • In a bowl, combine all of the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, sugar, salt).
  • In another bowl whisk the egg with milk and melted butter. Add vanilla extract.
  • Pour the milk mixture into the dry ingredients and whisk lightly until just combined and remove big lumps (DO NOT overmix).
  • Lightly brush a skillet with a piece of butter (or use 1 tablespoon of oil instead). Then using a ¼ measuring cup spoon the batter and spread it into a circle.
  • Cook on the first side until bubbles appear and the edges start to look a bit dry, the bottom of the pancakes should be golden-brown (around 3 minutes). Flip and cook for another 3 minutes or until the second sides are golden brown.
  • Drizzle with maple or pancake syrup, add your toppings, and serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 149kcal, Carbohydrates: 19g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 31mg, Sodium: 177mg, Potassium: 188mg, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 215IU, Calcium: 93mg, Iron: 1.1mg

This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.

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  1. Michele says

    Posted on 10/18/23 at 20:02

    5 stars
    This recipe worked amazingly! Great consistency.

    Reply
    • Diana says

      Posted on 10/21/23 at 22:34

      I’m so glad to hear the recipe worked out well for you, especially the consistency! Thanks for trying it out and taking the time to share your feedback!

      Reply
  2. Ray teller says

    Posted on 2/19/23 at 18:49

    4 stars
    I used powdered milk 11/4 cups it was a little thick could have used2more oz milk. Otherwise great flavor great pancakes

    Reply
  3. Sandra says

    Posted on 2/17/23 at 21:31

    5 stars
    Light, fluffy, and flavorful!
    So easy to make, and a joy to eat!
    This will be my go to pancake recipe !

    Reply
  4. Megan says

    Posted on 1/15/23 at 16:05

    5 stars
    I made these this morning (after a failed attempt with a different recipe) and my whole family loved them! This is now my go to recipe, so buttery, fluffy and delicious.

    Reply
    • Diana says

      Posted on 1/16/23 at 00:08

      That’s so awesome! So glad that you found this recipe and loved it!

      Reply
  5. Tstkrj@yahoo.com says

    Posted on 1/1/23 at 15:43

    5 stars
    I got mad compliments on this recipe! Added blueberries as well and a 1/4 cup more milk! Soooo good!!!

    Reply
    • Ray teller says

      Posted on 2/19/23 at 18:51

      Yes mine needed more liquid

      Reply
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